Procurement Officer

Prince George County, Virginia; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince George County Finance Department seeks a Procurement Officer to manage specifications, bids, and purchasing processes in accordance with Virginia procurement laws. The role includes recording contract awards and postings in eVA, plus handling surplus property activities.

Candidate should have a college degree in accounting or related field with relevant procurement experience and strong contract-writing and analytical skills to support county operations.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of Virginia Public Procurement Act purchasing practices and related laws.
• Ability to write clear and concise contracts and specifications.
• Strong analytical skills to gather, analyze facts and assemble reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specifications and invitation to bid or request for proposal packages.
• Secure and analyze bids; requisition materials and create purchase orders.
• Maintain files and records; manage solicitations and contract awards in eVA.
• Coordinate surplus property sales; serve as point of contact for vehicle and property insurance claims.

Skills

Public procurement knowledge

Contract writing

Bid analysis

Report generation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

The County of Prince George Finance Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Procurement Officer. This position will be responsible for preparing specifications and invitation to bid or request for proposal packages; securing and analyzing bids; requisitioning materials and creating purchase orders; maintaining files and records; managing and posting solicitations and contract awards in eVA (the State's/County's procurement platform); maintaining computer programs and records. This position also coordinates surplus property sales and is the point of contact for vehicle and property insurance claims.

Thorough knowledge of business methods, Virginia Public Procurement Act purchasing practices; thorough knowledge of the laws relating to public purchasing; ability to write clear and concise contracts and specifications; thorough knowledge of various grades and qualities of a variety of materials, supplies and equipment used by the County; ability to gather and analyze facts on a variety of subject matter and to assemble reports; thorough knowledge of standard office procedures, practices and equipment; ability to express ideas clearly and concisely orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors and the general public.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting or related field and three years experience in federal and state procurement administration.

EOE.